Stoic Philosophy to Cultivate Lasting Mindfulness, Balance and Inner Peace — Stoicism is an ancient Greek school of thought that emphasizes the importance of living a life of virtue and equanimity. It has been practiced for centuries, and its principles remain relevant today. Today I’ll explore 10 strategies for practicing mindfulness with Stoic philosophy. 1/ The Power of Practicing Self-Denial Stoicism encourages us to practice self-denial by…

From the desk of Night owl who became a morning person — Mornings can be a great time to get organized and kick-start the day. For many, this means committing to a morning routine, with some choosing to maintain a journal or do some writing as part of their daily ritual. This practice is known as “morning pages” and has been around…

Exploring The Courage To Be Disliked — The Courage to be Disliked is a book about the philosophy of Alfred Adler, who was a contemporary of Freud. In the book, the author explains how Adler’s ideas can be used to improve our lives. The 5 key ideas from the book are 1. We all have an innate…

How to stay true to yourself, set goals, and have fun on your blogging journey — I’ve been writing blog posts for over five years now, and in that time, I’ve learned a lot about what works and what doesn’t. If you’re thinking about starting a blog, or if you’re already blogging but want to up your game, here are 21 lessons I’ve learned from writing…

Summary of Anything You Want — Derek Sivers — Derek shares how he built CDBaby.com grew to one of the biggest music distributors then sold it for $22 million He explains his business philosophies such as entrepreneurship, marketing, product development, and hiring. Let’s dive in… Business is not about money. It’s about making someone else’s life better It’s about…

Highlights from Purple Cow to Stand Out in a Crowded World — In his book, Seth Godin argues that in order to be successful, you need to stand out from the crowd. He uses examples of successful companies like Virgin and Apple to illustrate how they were able to break away from the pack. The five key highlights from the book are: …

A Guide to Improving Your Typing Speed by Using All Your Fingers — With two fingers, I typed at an average of 60–65 wpm. After watching a few videos I realized that my typing speed will double up if I used all my fingers. With all my fingers, I type at 40–45 wpm. Here is how I’m planning to double my typing speed…